How to Check Your Korean Zodiac Sign (띠) in Seconds
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In Korea, your zodiac sign, known as 'tti' (띠), is determined by your birth year. However, many people get confused because of the difference between the solar calendar, the lunar calendar, and a special day called 'Ipchun' (입춘). This guide will clear up all confusion and help you find your correct sign.
Method 1: The Basic 12-Year Cycle
The zodiac follows a 12-year cycle. If you know your birth year, you can generally find your sign from this sequence:
- Rat (쥐)
- Ox (소)
- Tiger (호랑이)
- Rabbit (토끼)
- Dragon (용)
- Snake (뱀)
- Horse (말)
- Goat/Sheep (양)
- Monkey (원숭이)
- Rooster (닭)
- Dog (개)
- Pig (돼지)
Method 2: The Quick Calculator
A simple way to find your sign is to divide your birth year by 12 and check the remainder. Match the remainder to the corresponding animal below.
| Remainder | Zodiac Animal |
|---|---|
| 4 | Rat |
| 5 | Ox |
| 6 | Tiger |
| 7 | Rabbit |
| 8 | Dragon |
| 9 | Snake |
| 10 | Horse |
| 11 | Goat/Sheep |
| 0 | Monkey |
| 1 | Rooster |
| 2 | Dog |
| 3 | Pig |
Example 1: For 1995 → 1995 ÷ 12 = 166 with a remainder of 3 → Pig Sign.
Example 2: For 1990 → 1990 ÷ 12 = 165 with a remainder of 10 → Horse Sign.
The Most Accurate Method: The 'Ipchun' Rule
This is the most important and often overlooked rule. The zodiac year does not change on January 1st or on Lunar New Year's Day. It officially changes on 'Ipchun' (입춘), the first day of spring in the traditional calendar, which falls between February 3rd and 5th each year.
This means if you were born in January or early February (before Ipchun), you most likely belong to the previous year's zodiac sign.
- Example 1: Born on January 20, 1990. Your sign is likely the Snake (the sign for 1989), not the Horse.
- Example 2: Born on February 2, 1991. The 1991 Ipchun was on Feb 4th. Since you were born before Ipchun, your sign is the Horse (the sign for 1990), not the Goat.
- Example 3: Born on February 6, 1991. Since this is after Ipchun (Feb 4th), your sign is correctly the Goat.
Summary: Find Your Exact Sign Step-by-Step
Follow these two steps for 100% accuracy:
- Find your sign based on your birth year using one of the methods above.
- If you were born between January 1st and February 5th, do a quick search for "Ipchun date [Your Birth Year]" (e.g., "Ipchun date 1987").
- If your birthday is before the Ipchun date, your sign is from the previous year.
- If your birthday is on or after the Ipchun date, your sign is from your birth year.
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